"Michelle O’Neill Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Minister"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has been appointed as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the UK territory's devolved government. Her appointment comes after the Democratic Unionist Party ended a two-year boycott, and signals a new era for the power-sharing government. O'Neill's ascent reflects the increasing popularity of Sinn Fein and their belief in a united Ireland. The return to government follows a UK government deal to ease trade frictions, and O'Neill will share power with the DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly as deputy first minister.